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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,718.80, 1,453,942.20 and 568,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,718.80, 1,453,942.20 and 568,859.60 is: 853,796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,718.80 : 1,453,942.20 = 568,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,718.80/1,453,942.20 = 568,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,718.80x = 1,453,942.20 × 568,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,718.80x = 827,088,978,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,088,978,315.12/968,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,796.77

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